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LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED/
BADBATTERY(red)LEDashing:
The connections are reversed.
CLAMPS REVERSED/
BAD BATTERY (red) LED lit:
The charger has detected a problem
with the battery. See Troubleshooting
for more information.
(Yellow/orange)LEDlit:
The charger is properly connected
and the battery is receiving power.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING(green)
LED lit: The battery is fully
charged and the charger is in
maintain mode.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a
complete description of the charger modes.
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
WARNING: When the unit is in either the
Boost/Charge or Engine Start mode, the
clamps are energized and will spark if
touched together.
CHARGING A BATTERY
IN THE VEHICLE
1. Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.
2. Keep the hood open.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
4. Set the switch to the OFF position.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts that can cause injury.
6. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7. Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the
Boost or Charge/Maintain position.
9. Select the desired rate by pressing the
Rate Selection button.
10. When disconnecting the charger,
set the switch to the OFF position,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamp from the
vehicle chassis, and then remove the
clamp from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Set the switch to the OFF position.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
4. Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5. Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
6. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the
Boost or Charge/Maintain position.
7. Select the desired rate by pressing the
Rate Selection button.
8. When disconnecting the charger,
set the switch to the OFF position,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, disconnect the negative clamp,
and nally the positive clamp.
9. A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Follow
all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protectionandprotectiveclothing.
WARNING: Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed
in the vehicle will damage the vehicle’s
electrical system.
NOTE: If you have charged the battery
and it still will not start your car, do not
use the Engine Start feature, or it will
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
Have the battery checked.
1. Set the switch to the OFF position.
2. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery following the instructions given
in Charging a Battery in the Vehicle.
3. Plug the charger AC power cord into
the AC outlet.
4. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the
Engine Start position. The Engine Start
LED will illuminate.
5. Crank the engine until it starts.
If engine does not start within 5
seconds, wait 45 seconds before
trying again. NOTE: After 3 minutes in
ENGINE START mode, unit will enter
into a COOL-DOWN period of 180
seconds to allow the charger and the
battery to cool down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather,
or if the battery is under 2 volts, boost
the battery for 5 minutes or more before
cranking the engine.